Category: Safety

Anything to do with water and boat safety.

Coast Guard Warns of Hazardous Conditions Due to Storm

Officials urge all beachgoers to take caution while along the coast. (Breaking) Source: Coast Guard Warns of Hazardous Conditions Due to Storm Read More

A Not-So-Fine Kettle of Fish

A fellow at UCSB’s NCEAS and colleagues find that certain fish at sushi restaurants may be mislabeled. That spicy tuna roll you order at your... Read More

Coast Guard fines man $9,500 for laser strike on state ferry

SEATTLE (AP) – A Whidbey Island man must pay a $9,500 civil penalty for shining a high-powered blue laser at a Washington state ferry in... Read More

Coast Guard and state wildlife officials monitor Dungeness crab fleet

ASTORIA — The Coast Guard is teaming with Oregon and Washington state authorities to monitor the commercial crab fishing fleet across the Oregon and Washington... Read More

Safe Travels

We know a lot of folks are headed back home after the holiday. We wish all of you safe travels. Read More

Cruise Ship Captain Dozed off Before Crash

Source: Coast Guard: Cruise Ship Captain Dozed off Before Crash Read More

Gift Ideas

It might not sound like the most fun thing, but safety gear for the boater in your life makes for a great holiday gift. You... Read More

Cold Water

Folks, remember that cold water can kill you. It’s important to take precautions and dress accordingly. Stay safe and have fun. Read More

Rain

We’ve had our first bit of rain out here in Southern California, which means there’s lots of runoff hitting the beaches and ocean. Folks, please... Read More

Darker

The days continue to grow shorter, which means it’s darker sooner. That being the case, make sure you’ve got working lights on your vessel. Be... Read More

Wear your vest

There’s been an uptick in boating-related drownings. We don’t like to hear such news, so folks, please wear your life vests when your out on... Read More